Lightspeed (#33) | SDCC 2024: The Acolyte Publishing Program and Other Reveals from the Lucasfilm Panel

Dooku Serenno, the name of a character that so many Jedi and politicians alike both admired and respected. Those of us who know the character have come to know him definitively in his darkest days portrayed by the great Christopher Lee. Or to the animated star wars fans out there, Corey Burton. This week we dive inside an audiobook called "Dooku: Jedi Lost" which provides an inside look at the life and legend of Count Dooku in his younger years growing up as a Jedi apprentice to Grand Master Yoda, his friendship and alliance to Sifo-Dias, and the discovery of his birth right, his noble status of wealth and power. Dooku is one of the most complex characters in the Star Wars universe and it's been very exciting to dive into this story and his downfall. ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Decal Shop) Use the code ESCAPEPOD to get 1 of 4 random escape pod cover art stickers & 10% off your entire order! https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/ STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/

Iain Kay returns this week for a casual catch up on all things star wars over the last year. Iain was one of our first special guests way back when the podcast first started, what a great way to celebrate 5 years by having back our old friend this week. Don't forget to find us on YouTube and subscribe there! Share this show with a friend and leave a comment!! We want to hear from you guys! What has been your highlight on the podcast over the last 5 years? ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Decal Shop) Use the code ESCAPEPOD to get 1 of 4 random escape pod cover art stickers & 10% off your entire order! https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/ STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/

This week we have our special guest co-host Kyle from ALKY Sabers reporting in from Expos around the country. New products like a Deadpool / Wolverine saber and other crazy awesome things you're going to want to hear about. We chat about the recent headlines like The Acolyte being cancelled, the new Skeleton Crew Trailer, Star Wars Outlaws releasing later next week. And Josh visits Black Spire Outpost on Batuu in California. Let's dive in and have a casual chat this week! ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

"Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" Join us as we delve deep into the legend of one of the most enigmatic Sith Lords, Hego Damask, better known as Darth Plagueis. Based on the tantalizing tale Palpatine shares with Anakin in Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars author James Luceno brought this sinister character to life in his 2012 novel. This episode of What Happened is a unique exploration, combining a deep dive into Darth Plagueis with a comprehensive novel review. Given that Plagueis is primarily a literary character, we’re stepping into Legends territory for this one. But fear not, Acolyte fans! We’ll be tying up loose ends and offering theories on that mind-boggling Easter egg. To celebrate this special episode, we've introduced new artwork for all What Happened episodes. We hope you enjoy this journey into the dark side! As always, your ratings and shares fuel our passion for creating this podcast. Thank you for your continued support! What Happened!? Your essential Star Wars character deep dive. In each episode, we unravel the complete story of a beloved character, from their first appearance to their latest exploits. From the big screen to the comic book page, no stone is left unturned as we chronologically explore every facet of their galactic journey. Join us for an in-depth look at the characters you love. ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

Slave. Apprentice. Assassin. Nightsister. Bounty Hunter. Death. Resurrection. Asajj Ventress has a unique story and a one of a kind place in the galaxy. Our What Happened sub series has finally got around to exploring her story and her past. When her re-emergence came up in The Bad Batch it was a character that really needed this treatment. With The Acolyte having come out so soon after The Bad Batch Season 3 we've delayed this episode to premiere afterwards at some point. We hope you all enjoy, and share this with a friend who might need to catch up on Ventress's story. What Happened!? A Star Wars Escape Pod sub-series. With each episode, "What Happened" provides a full catch up about specific character under the spotlight. You don't miss a beat, we includes just about every appearance of the character in our subject from the (canon) comics, novels, shows, and the films of course! And provide a chronological recap of their story in the galaxy far, far away (to date of podcast publish). ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

We got SDCC Star Wars News, announcements from Hasbro, LEGO, Dark Horse, Marvel and more! Not to mention Podcast news on upcoming episodes and a few changes. EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! Star Wars headlines coming to you at lightspeed in under 15 minutes! Covering all the latest headlines, comics and novel releases, toy / product reveals and podcast related announcements. ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

We got a big round table to discuss the finale to The Acolyte! Join Josh, Kirk, Dan, Nick, Shawna, Kyle, and Eli! Making connections with Shrek 3, Fast and Furious, and Batman, this finale was one wild ride. Not to mention slender man showing up at the end there too. Dang! Fake Filoni returns!! And so much more. Let's dive in.. ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

This week we saw the truth of what happened, why Torbin took his life; why Kelnacca went into exile; what Sol has been covering up this whole time. Was the pay off worth it? Kirk, Josh, Ben and Dan dicuss and break down this episode make connections where they exist and provide speculation on the story. We want you to know we love hearing opinions! So send us yours! Contact info down below... ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

This episode was less about a lightsaber duel and more battle of the mind, Osha struggles with the dark side and Mae is found out by Sol! Let's get into it with Bryce, Kirk and Josh. Let us know your theories! Email or Join Discord!! ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/

THAT was a good episode, not one of us at escape pod thought otherwise. And sure it's not perfect but dang that choreography work was insane! The design of the dark warrior is not yet confirmed in the story as a Sith or what, but whatever he is, outside of the show, he is known as "The Stranger". So what made his armor deflect energy from those lightsabers? Let's chat about Cortosis, the events of the duel, an interview from EW on the series and of course the recent hot debate... Ren or Sith? Let us know your theories! ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ ALKY SABERS https://www.youtube.com/@ALKYSolutions https://www.tiktok.com/@alky_solutions https://www.instagram.com/alkysolutions https://alkysolutions.com/ EastPostSC (Sticker | Decal Shop) (Use the code "ESCAPEPOD" and you will get 1 of 4 random cover art stickers & 10% off your whole order! ) https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/